Prepares future occupational educators to teach school and career options to secondary students.

DESCRIPTION:

This course is an advanced study of coordinated work experience in the educational setting and implementation of school-to-work initiatives. The focus of the course will be to provide the skills and knowledge needed for the professional teacher to be competent in creating and maintaining a cooperative education or school-to-work system. This course will examine current practices here in Idaho and will look at other exemplary programs around the nation and around the world.

You should be able to demonstrate in your participation, case studies, presentations and exams:1. Establish guidelines for a STW program.2. Manage the students enrolled in a STW program.3. Secure and retain training stations.4. Develop the abilities of the on-the-job instructors.5. Market the STW program to the business and educational community.6. Develop training plans for students.7. Understand the economics and social factors associated with school-to-work initiatives.8. Evaluate the STW programs.9. Describe what STW is nationally and in Idaho.10. Understand Federal legislation regarding child employment.